Saying goodbye to our sweet old boy

“At the end of my life, with just one breath left,
if you come, I’ll sit up and sing.”
Rumi

There is no such thing as an easy goodbye, even when one knows that it is time. We have had a quiet week at the ranch; reflecting on all of the beautiful memories, and mourning the loss of one of our dearest friends, Moonlight.

He came to us out of the darkness, one quiet moonlit night, our beautiful old Shepherd. He moved into the ranch with the easy grace of a lion, and completely of his own accord became protector of the horses and warden of the pasture… always keeping a watchful eye over us all.

I see him there still, in the pasture, lying in the cool leafy shade.

“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails
and the moon walks.”
J.R.R Tolkien

No words can sooth your loss of Moonlight. Such a kind and gentle face. I’m so sorry you had to say goodbye to your companion, friend, protector. I’m so sad for you but happy that he had you and you him. Gentle Hugs Katherine. My heart is broken for everyone who loved him there. xoK

I can barely type right now as I can’t see the screen through all of my tears for your loss. I am so saddened to hear that Moonlight went to Heaven. Words cannot express how much this has affected me, and I am sure you as well. You are in my thoughts today. It is hard to say goodbye to such a wonderful companion and loyal friend. My heart aches for your loss.

“Still round the corner there may wait
A new road or a secret gate
And though I oft have passed them by
A day will come at last when I
Shall take the hidden paths that run
West of the Moon, East of the Sun.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien

Oh, Kathryn, what a beautiful and passionate goodbye to your dear old friend. I had to shed a tear with you. How fortunate Moonlight was to have his declining years with you and your family. When you read this you will feel my heart and love is circled around you.

What a lovely tribute to Moonlight. I know he chose you to be with during the last years of his life. He must have know what a special person you are and that he could count on you to be his friend till the end.

We are so sorry for your loss. What a handsome and very much loved dog he was. Your tribute to sweet Moonlight is wonderful. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May the wonderful memories of the sweetie replace your sadness very soon. Extra warm hugs we leave for you!

You gave him several wonderful years and I’m sure he forgot all sorrow, pain and fear he might have through before he found you. He had a beautiful life at your ranch in safety, peace and love. And he could pass away in safety, peace and love.

Howl…no-one will know you’re crying…but I am…for your heartache and your tribute – so beautiful…a heartfelt tribute to a wonderful companion…he walked in in the moonlight and it would seem padded out around the time of the New Moon, under the cool calm of a darkened moon…the the reflections of the New Moon calling him home, embracing him in the soft touch of the moon wolves…leading him lovingly home to his destiny but watching over you still as your guardian and your friend. I send you the healing peace of the tranquillity of the New Moon…and much love and hugs to you as ride the pain of loss… Hugs and howls…Wolfie x RIP Moonlight.

Our deepest sympathies to you for the loss of your precious pup,there are no words that can sum up the depth of sadness at such a time.Know we feel with you and for you .Goodbye sweet one rest at the rainbow bridge now.Love Fozziemum xx

I thank each and every one of you for taking the time to say goodbye to Moonlight, and for all of the comforting and heartfelt notes you left. Your kindness and caring meant so very much in our time of grief, and have gone a long way in helping with the healing process. Thank you for your friendship, I’ll be around to visit blogs again sometime this week, and hope that you are all doing well.
Kathryn

Our hearts fly out to you for your loss of your dear Moonlight… what a beautiful name to grace a companion. Every time the moon shines down, we know you will be able to think of him with love. Run free, dear boy, across the Rainbow Bridge. Your beauty shines down upon us all… xxx

Such a beautiful animal and tribute to him. I have that raw feeling in the back of my throat looking at his picture and seeing such depth and kindness in his eyes. I am so sorry that he had to leave you but I’m sure the love you showed him brought him peace.